Why study Computer Science at Swansea?

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Degree Schemes

BSc Computer Science is a broad curiosity-driven (that is, you can choose to specialize without restrictions) degree. This degree leads to a qualification that will enable graduates to enter careers across the broad range of computing specialisms. It is our most popular degree.

BSc Software Engineeringconcentrates more on the skills needed for a career in the software industry by focussing on the process of building software to a specification.

MEng Computing is a four-year degree leading to a Masters qualification. This degree is aimed at those students who are committed to a career in the software development industry.

BSc Computer Science (including Foundation Year)is intended for students who do not have the appropriate qualifications to directly start our degrees. The foundation year includes a wide range of relevant content that both prepare students for the BSc in Computer Science, BSc in Software Engineering and MEng Computing, as well as enabling them to experience other subjects in Science at Swansea.

The subject

Computer Science is at the cutting edge of modern technology, and is developing rapidly.

Computer Science now plays a part in almost every aspect of our lives - science, engineering, the media, entertainment, travel, commerce and industry, public services and the home.

The Department

Excellent employment prospects.

According to the 2015 Times Good University Guide, Computer Science at Swansea is 6th in the UK for "Graduate Prospects" and 15th overall for Computer Science in the UK and 1st in Wales [ 2015 Times League Table
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Swansea University announces that the correct average UCAS entry tariff score for the Department of Computer Science is 334. The correct data has been forwarded to The Times and The Sunday Times prior to the publication of their 2015 University Guide. Both the 2015 Complete University Guide and the Guardian League Table 2015 have used an incorrectly calculated tariff, so the Department of Computer Science does not appear in the correct position in either of those tables.